Foods hapsal Has Tried

The fiery Calabrian meat spread also goes by "red Nutella" and "poor man's Viagra."

A bitter liqueur that traces the history of a Hungarian-Jewish family.

Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.

The vineyards of Mount Vesuvius still produce the same wines enjoyed by the ancient Romans.

Beer-brewing monks make aromatic, ale-flavored cheese in the Belgian countryside.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.

The sweet is naturally a bubblegum shade of pink.

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

You can enjoy this Sicilian spleen sandwich “single” or “married.”

A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.

Somewhere between butter and cream cheese, kaymak adds a fatty, creamy richness to everything.

Sicilian nuns once hung these sugary "fruits" from tree branches.

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

Belgium's stew of beef and abbey-style ale is essentially bourguignon for beer lovers.

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

This melting-pot munchie combines fries, shawarma, melted cheese, garlic sauce, and spicy sambal.

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

This British temperance tonic is now a Ramadan favorite.

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.

This Hungarian fried dough can make a rich breakfast or trusty hangover cure.